The president and prime minister praise the security forces and say the nation strongly supports the armed forces in the fight against terrorism.
RAWALPINDI:
Security forces killed three terrorists during an intelligence operation in Balochistan’s Panjgur district, the army’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said in a statement on Sunday.
According to ISPR, the operation was launched following reports of the presence of terrorists linked to Fitna al Hindustan, which the army described as an Indian-backed group.
“Security forces engaged the terrorists after locating their hideout, leading to an exchange of fire in which three terrorists were killed. The dead were identified as local commander Farooq, also known as Soro, along with Adeel and Waseem,” the statement said.
The military said weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered at the scene, adding that terrorists had been involved in multiple attacks in the area. Security forces are continuing search and clearance operations in the region to ensure no other terrorists remain, the statement said.
ISPR said counter-terrorism operations would continue under the ongoing national security drive. Azm-e-Istehkamapproved by the Federal Apex Committee as part of the National Action Plan, to eliminate foreign sponsored terrorism from the country.
President and Prime Minister praise security forces for Panjgur operation
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised security forces after an anti-terror operation in Balochistan’s Panjgur district.
In separate statements, both said the nation strongly supported the military in efforts to combat terrorism. President Zardari said operations against what he described as Fitna al Hindustan were essential to ensure national security.
Prime Minister Shehbaz said security forces were making significant progress against militancy under the national counterterrorism vision of Azm-e-Istehkam.
Later, Home Minister Mohsin Naqvi also praised security forces for a successful intelligence-based operation against terrorists linked to Fitna al Hindustan in Panjgur district of Balochistan.
In a statement, Naqvi said Pakistani security forces had eliminated three terrorists during the operation. “The brave security forces have brought three terrorists to their logical end,” Naqvi said.
He paid tribute to the personnel involved in the operation and said: “We salute the security forces who eliminated the terrorists.”
The home minister also praised the role of security forces in maintaining peace in Balochistan. “We appreciate the unmatched role of security forces in establishing peace in Balochistan,” he said.
Naqvi said terrorists linked to Fitna al Hindustan would find no place to hide. “The terrorists of Fitna al-Hindustan will not find refuge anywhere,” he added.
